Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The heavy wooden doors of St. Mary’s Cathedral, Lubaga, had barely closed after the 1 p.m. Mass when a fresh wave of worshippers began to stream in. They arrived first in small groups, then in clusters, their footsteps steady on the stone floor. A special Mas
The decision followed hours of intense debate online where some social media users accused the tax body and KCCA of double standards, having removed similar structures owned by traders and vendors in the city center.The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced it will remove its contro
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly expressed support for Ambassador Adonia Ayebare for the position of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.In a series of posts published on his official X account on Sunday, Gen. Muhoozi stated:
If we become permanent members of BRICS, the most obvious benefit shall be economic. Our economy relies heavily on agriculture, raw materials, and a growing services sector. We need big markets like those of China and India for our agricultural produce.Uganda has a young population, with a
Former Bukedia County MPWhat pressures or incentives influenced Yusuf Nsibambi’s decision to switch sides? And what price will he pay? For years, Nsibambi was regarded as one of the opposition’s most reliable minds on law and governance—articulate, grounded, and often a pillar on mat
Museveni with General Mohamed Hamdan DagaloPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni welcomed General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF), to State House Entebbe amid intensifying calls for an end to Sudan’s protracted civil war. The Friday meeting centered on
Former Supreme Court Justice Esther Kisaakye has insisted that she is no longer a serving judge and rejects the jurisdiction of a judicial tribunal appointed to investigate her alleged misconduct. “I’m a retired judge. The tribunal has no jurisdiction over me,” said Kisaakye, who says she i
Uganda’s political climate has become even more heated after a senior army officer made very strong comments about opposition leader Bobi Wine. General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is the son of President Yoweri Museveni and a powerful figure in the country, spoke sharply about Bobi Wine’s appear
Salon Owners at the Equity Bank Salon Owners Seminar at Pope Paul Memorial Centre LubagaKAMPALA, Uganda — Two years ago, Jessica Muteteri’s salon was failing. Rent was overdue, utility bills were mounting and staff wages felt like a chokehold on her enterprise.The struggle chang
The event, scheduled for March 28, 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, is being promoted as a platform to inspire women to “dominate” in life while remaining submissive in their marriages and relationships. Media personality and Head of Broadcast at Nation Media Group–Uganda, Flavia
